Description
A delicious Southern Squash Casserole that combines yellow squash, cheese, and buttery crackers for a comforting dish.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds yellow squash, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 cup additional crushed crackers for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the sliced squash and chopped onion, cooking for about 5 minutes until tender. Drain well and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, crushed crackers, milk, eggs, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined.
- Fold the drained squash and onion mixture into the cheese mixture until evenly coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the additional crushed crackers with the melted butter, then sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in cooked bacon or sausage to the squash mixture before baking.
- Substitute zucchini for half of the yellow squash for a different flavor profile and added color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100mg